8 out of 10 Americans fear losing vision*, and quality of life determined by the ability to see. Protecting and enhancing vision and eye health is the mission of Optometric Physicians of Washington. *2010 Harris Survey

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The Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW) strives to be the resource for eye care information that affects the care of patients. OPW regularly posts current research into eye care issues, current studies and findings related to eye health and outlines of current and emerging eye care pharmaceutical products.

Click on Vision Conditions to learn the optometric physician's process in treating eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
OPW works with health care professionals to show the optometric physician's scope of practice in order to work together toward the overall health of patients.

OPW has found that optometric physicians are often the entry point into the health care system for many individuals. Optometric physicians frequently diagnose ocular manifestations of systemic disease such as diabetic retinopathy, and neuro-ophthalmic disease.
OPW strives to educate the general public about optometry, cutting-edge eye care information and OPW programs that provide free eye care information and free complete eye health and vision examinations.